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Post by jjman on Nov 16, 2012 13:32:00 GMT 8
Sirs, what are materials needed for making a DIY blowgun?
Material for darts, and what are the ideal specs for the BG and darts?
Any tips from the experts please? Thanks in advance.
John
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Post by snyper on Nov 18, 2012 12:25:07 GMT 8
Hi JJman,
Depending on your lung capacity, blowguns have calibers also if you buy commercially they have .40 .50 and .625 calibers. Of course the bigger the caliber the more lung power you need. For starters you need to have 48" (this is the standard competition length) though you can use a short one. A .50 cal is an ideal size to start with.
Since we will be doing DIY the best we can use are aluminum tubing since they are commonly available in aluminum and glass suppliers and most will sell per foot (one length is about 21 feet) as for calibers, the nearest size comparison is .40 cal would be a 1/2" dia tube; a .50cal would be a 5/8" dia tube and the .625 cal would be a 3/4" tube.
For darts, you can start with a paper cone insert a shaft (machine made bamboo bb2 sticks or ordinary GI wire used as laundry lines with one tip shaped to a point. You can drip candle was in the cone to keep it in place.
To size your dart cone to the tube insert your new dart and where the cone meets the lip of the tube mark it with a pen and trim. You may need to trim a bit more to make it fit in the tube. A snug fit is nice one that will allow you to stand the tube without the dart moving down but just tight enough that it will not be difficult to blow the dart out.
Hope that gets you started.
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Post by jjman on Nov 18, 2012 21:57:20 GMT 8
Thank you Sir Snyper, I been doing some browsing on blowgun sites and I've been eyeing the .50 cal blowguns in 4-5 ft two piece tubes . Now my main concern is that tubes might get bent in shipping and handling from the U.S. This is one hobby which involves projectiles and targets one can enjoy doing indoors and it is not that expensive. I might start a DIY project soon. Thanks again
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Post by crossliner on Nov 19, 2012 20:29:58 GMT 8
Thank you Sir Snyper, I been doing some browsing on blowgun sites and I've been eyeing the .50 cal blowguns in 4-5 ft two piece tubes . Now my main concern is that tubes might get bent in shipping and handling from the U.S. This is one hobby which involves projectiles and targets one can enjoy doing indoors and it is not that expensive. I might start a DIY project soon. Thanks again Tama ka bro diy muna at baka magsawa ka agad. If you are planning to get 1 ( or 2 para gift mo sa akin ang isa ;D ) from the US this should be it ( kindly check the link ) ..It's a CT acronymn for close tolerance model w/c means that the inside diameter is .495-.497 depending on the batch...497 kasi ang diameter ng .50 cone so that if you get a PB paint ball model maluwang siya..Nasa .507 something ang inside diameter ng PB model if I remember it right. Nasukat ko na ito using a micrometer..Also a 2 piece bg will always be inferior to a 1 piece no matter how good your connector is. I am a perfectionist bro so I know what I am talking about. The best connector if you so decide to get a breakdown model is lathed engineering plastic. Mga 3.5 - 4 inches dapat. Commercial connectors are crap believe me at marami na dumaan sa akin. Now you must determine the EXACT od of your tube ( di naman kasi parehas yan lahat kahit factory ) then have the machinist bore the custom connector w/ a drill bit 1/64 SMALLER and not BIGGER than your tube's od..Mahirap pa naman hanapin ang odd na increments I tell you..No 1 has done this before si crossliner baby pa lang  www.blowgun.com/shop/category.aspx?catid=42Ka forum ko ang owner ng site na ito and he will hand pick a tube for you..Best regards. |
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Post by crossliner on Nov 19, 2012 20:49:50 GMT 8
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Post by snyper on Nov 20, 2012 4:36:11 GMT 8
O ayan jjman nagsalita na ang Blowgun guru namin. If it comes to blowguns crossliner is the (s)expert! ay mali sa dulo pala dapat ang S nyan.
DIY ka muna bro, kahit di pa yan imported you will have tons of fun. We'll send you (or crossliner hehe) some official targets used in competitions.
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Post by batmon on Nov 20, 2012 7:24:56 GMT 8
gandang design yang me disc sa cone ni crossliner.
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Post by crossliner on Nov 20, 2012 19:33:43 GMT 8
Sa iyo ko ginaya ang me disc na vinyl bro Bat o ke bro Snype ba yon? Kalimot na ang tiguwang ba atay hehe!
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Post by batmon on Nov 20, 2012 21:07:33 GMT 8
akoa na idea hahahaha
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Post by jjman on Nov 20, 2012 21:16:42 GMT 8
Snyper, batmon and crossliner: Sirs, thank you for the tips and replies. I will shop around for aluminum tubes but whats the ideal thickness na sturdy enough? and what kind of vinyl suitable for cones or discs? I will let you guys know if I can secure the materials needed.
@ Crossliner: Sir, saludo ako sa darts gawa mo, parang factory made bilib ako!! Btw, who among you are from Cebu? Gusto ko sana makita blowguns ninyo for inspiration. Later nalang PCP project kasi expensive at tagal ng waiting. Thanks again guys. Godbless
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Post by snyper on Nov 21, 2012 2:07:41 GMT 8
Davao kami lahat bro jjman. as for your DIY project, the usual aluminum tubing you use in tv antennas will suffice. Since a 4ft long tube will be sturdy enough you can use those. If you have the time you can check out thicker walled tubes but they will be a bit expensive too.
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Post by jjman on Nov 21, 2012 9:30:14 GMT 8
Ok Brod Snyper. Salamat kaayo. Abi nako naay taga Cebu ninyo, nindot unta hehe.
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Post by crossliner on Nov 21, 2012 11:10:48 GMT 8
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Post by jjman on Nov 22, 2012 9:49:10 GMT 8
Nice ana imong mga jigs bro, no wonder nindot pud finished product. Mahal man ang nka post sa sulit while kadtong link imo gi hatag barato ra. I will ask my cousin in the US if mo guarantee ba ang forwarder na di ma-bent ang tubes kun mo order ko. Morag lisod man pag ship ug 4-5ft pipe na 1 piece , Bro, which end man ang tapering nimo, sa mouth piece or muzzle?
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Post by jjman on Nov 22, 2012 9:57:01 GMT 8
If I may ask bro, pila pud cost sa inyong home made blowguns? Locally bought and inyong commercial models or ordered abroad? Pasencia lang mga bros, too many questions.
John
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Post by crossliner on Nov 22, 2012 20:10:25 GMT 8
Kana lang pod bro ky mahal ang shipping cost ky maski gaan sya taas man pod. Hand carried man uban nako blowguns gikan sa Tate pero sa una pa to kadtong di pa istrikto ug wa pa kaau restrictions sa plane baggage.
Ang tapering dili ni sa blowgun tube bro kung dili sa jig lang..Kipot sya kumbaga ky kung y tapering guot ang resulta sa imong cone.
Kabantay ka sa akong jigs na my brass stoppers sa sulod di ba? Ang purpose ana ky para y waggle ang shaper inig cut nako sa cone. Haom man gud ang talinis na tumoy sa shaper inig suksok nimo. Ang purpose pod anang bearing ky inig cut nako sa cone using a cutter motuyok ra sya. Ako ra gina twirl ba unya ang cutter blade 1 position ra ako ra sya ginapasanday sa rim sa jig. Ginabutangan ko ni ug rubber matting sa ilalom para nindot ang traction
Sa akong home made blowguns kung di nako suki ang tornero mahal gyud sya bro ky daghan baya ni ug borloloy ni ky crossliner baby..Kung di ka arte maski less than P100.00 naa na ky sumpit.
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Post by crossliner on Nov 22, 2012 20:33:38 GMT 8
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Post by jjman on Nov 23, 2012 9:16:21 GMT 8
Yes, sakto ka bro. I like your style of doing things bro giving it your 100% not minding the cost sa long as "matuman ang gusto". If one can afford it, why not? Di ba? Good and clean fun man pud. Didto ko glass n alum supply gahapon wala cla alum tube na thick enough. Ngita pko lain if naay time. Will keep you posted Bro. Thanks. BTW inspired ko sa inyong BGs ky nindot kaayo  |
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Post by crossliner on Nov 23, 2012 17:01:58 GMT 8
Bro wa na ky makita na baga ron na tube..Kadto imo nakita mao na to..Mao bitaw pod na naay sleeve ug muzzleguard akong mga sumpit ky nigpis lagi di sama sa imported..Best regards...Mao ni ako SUN bro kung naay ky pangutana..Madugay ko ug di kabalik ngari ky lupad ko tonight balik na pod Manila.
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Post by batmon on Nov 25, 2012 10:20:55 GMT 8
yati ra nag evolve na d i ka bro makalupad naman ka membro nka sa xmen
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Post by crossliner on Nov 26, 2012 19:07:32 GMT 8
X'liner gud bro hehe
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Post by crossliner on Nov 30, 2012 17:10:52 GMT 8
JJ ipa powder coat imong tube para nindot. Naa my Republic PowderCoat diha ug good news pod ky nag branch out na sila ngari sa Davao..Ako pod gipamalita sa akong mga kaila na naa sa construction para molambo ni sila. Matod pa nila hinay daw ila negosyo sa pagkakaron so tabangan pod nato ug advertise para molungtad intawon. Ako gipa powder coat akong Crosman grips ug barrel bands.
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Post by snyper on Dec 1, 2012 3:24:39 GMT 8
I know about them bro, visited the shop with batmon and some airguneros. Already had some stuff done by them albeit its for AG parts. I will be having a few tubes powder coated when I get the chance (and budget as well) though they give very affordable prices.
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Post by crossliner on Dec 1, 2012 19:52:18 GMT 8
Right you are bro..I had my items bead blasted to eliminate them paint remnants before submitting it to them. Heard truck bedliner paint is a tough finish too but somewhat textured..Naa koy nakitang aerosol paint ngari..Mao man ni gamit sa mga airgunners sa tate para sa ila stock.
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Post by snyper on Dec 1, 2012 20:49:42 GMT 8
Unsay brand bro? Asa nimo nakita?
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Post by crossliner on Dec 2, 2012 10:58:26 GMT 8
Ako gi pm nimo bro hehe.
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